Investors who can afford to make a foray into the vacation market are labeling conditions as “the perfect storm” at the moment – low mortgage rates, falling values and increased affordability – all of this is providing a growing number of opportunities for those in the market for a second home.
Vacation Homeowners Turn to the Rental Market
When Karen Logan received zero offers on her Lake Tahoe home last year, she decided it might be a better idea to rent it out instead. “I’m retired, living on benefits, so I need the extra income,” she told us. Logan’s 3-bedroom lakeside home now rakes in $1,800 each month, and sometimes $1,200 per week […]
Second Home Buyers: Read This B4U Buy
With home prices still falling, there has never been a better time to buy a second home for those who can afford to take the plunge. Today, we offer some advice on a few things you should know before you go jumping into any deal.